Bagan - the Newest UNESCO World Heritage
A significant religious and archaeological site for centuries, Bagan in central Myanmar has now been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Approved at the World Heritage Committee's 43rd session this past Saturday, the magical Bagan plains encompass more than 3,500 Buddhist pagodas, temples and monasteries built by Bagan rulers between the 11th and 13th centuries to gain merit.
Lying on a bend of the Ayeyarwady River in the central plain of Myanmar, Bagan is a sacred landscape, featuring an exceptional range of Buddhist art and architecture. The site’s eight components include numerous temples, stupas, monasteries and places of pilgrimage, as well as archaeological remains, frescoes and sculptures. The property bears spectacular testimony to the peak of Bagan civilization (11th–13th centuries CE), when the site was the capital of a regional empire. This ensemble of monumental architecture reflects the strength of religious devotion of an early Buddhist empire.
Anyone who has had the honour of visiting Bagan knows that exploring the picturesque temple-dotted land stays in one’s memory for years to come. Now with the added support and guidance from UNESCO, the noteworthy heritage site will be further protected and authentically restored for even more future generations to enjoy.
Visiting Bagan is best experienced with the help of expert guides and a local touch that brings the ancient land to life. For more information please visit our sample Private Myanmar Program
Local Food & Culinary Program
For some of Clients who are "foodie" and really enjoy tasting local foods & restaurants, we can arrange a "Street Food" Program while they are in Bangkok without any problem.
Our main destination for the Street Food Program will be in & around Bang Rak Area of Bangkok, also conveniently, this is where Mandarin Oriental, Shangri-La Bangkok & Peninsula (just across the river) are located. This area is the home to several great food shops and stalls run by Second or Third Generation Cooks who are proud of their culinary heritage.
Our next suggestion would be the Or Tor Kor Market, Bangkok’s unique indoor market with large variety of farm & vegetable products, and food vendors. Products displayed here are selected among the best found in the entire country, with such an incredible range of beautiful fruits, extremely fresh vegetables, meats and seafood.
Cooking Schools
There are so many Establishments that offer Thai Cooking Classes throughout Thailand, and these are some the Thai Cooking School that we would recommend (& use):
Blue Elephant Bangkok
This is well established famous Thai Cooking School & Restaurant in Bangkok, located not far from Bang Rak Area.
Four Seasons Thai Cooking School Chiangmai
In our opinion, this is one of the best hand-on experiences Thai Cooking School in Chiangmai, which we usually suggested for most of our Virtuoso Clients.
Chiangmai Thai Cookery School
For a more "local" touch, this is probably the best independent, joining Class and is run by Thailand's international TV Chef. We can offer Joining or Private Classes here.
Virtuoso Chairman's Event
For those of you who are attending the Virtuoso Chairman’s Event in Bangkok in November, we still have space on our Very Special Pre Event - Chiangmai VIP Program.
Full Details and Costs, etc. are shown on the Virtuoso Website:
ESSENTIAL CHIANGMAI - Virtuoso Chairman’s Event, PRE-EVENT VIP Program 9-12 November 2019
Also, as an added Bonus, Four Seasons Chiangmai will Host a Dinner at the Resort for our Wanna Tours Party’s on 11 November.
We are offering this Special Program on a “Very Limited Group” Basis, Program is priced and based on a Party Size of 4-12 Clients, staying at Four Seasons Resort Chiangmai, who have given us Very Special Rates and this program.
So, if you do want to Join our Special Pre-Event Chiangmai Program then do please contact us as soon as possible to avoid any disappointments.
As indicated, Members should contact us directly at wanna.tour@usa.net to book these offers.
VIRTUOSO TRAVEL WEEK - Las Vegas, 10-16 August 2019
Again, Vachira will be attending the Virtuoso Travel Week – In Las Vegas in August – So will be looking forward to meeting up with many of you personally in Vegas in August.
So if any of you do wish to schedule a 10 minute Afternoon "Matched Appointment" please let us know soonest and please request an appointment once these become available on the Virtuoso Meetings site (before 26 July.)
Also for those of you eligible, don’t forget to vote for Wanna Tours Thailand in the Virtuoso Peer-to-Peer Awards!!!.
